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Post-Brexit divergence from GDPR: Implications for data access and scientific research in the UK
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The workshop discussed the implications of the UK diverging from the GDPR after Brexit, focusing on the impact on data access and scientific research. The risk of losing adequacy with the EU was a major concern, as this could create new costs and barriers for UK-EU research collaborations.
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The workshop participants also discussed potential changes to the definition of scientific research and how the GDPR could be improved to better support scientific research. There was a consensus that guaranteeing and protecting adequacy with the European Union was a key priority.
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The participants expressed concerns over the initial Bill presented, as it reduced the rights of data subjects and could therefore be considered as ‘anti-innovation’. They also had concerns over so-called ‘Henry VIII clauses’ throughout the Bill, giving the Secretary of State discretionary power to amend the Act through secondary legislation with limited or no parliamentary scrutiny.
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The PDF document is a summary of a workshop held to discuss the implications of the UK diverging from the GDPR after Brexit. The workshop focused on the potential impact on data access and scientific research in the UK. The participants, including scientific researchers, data protection experts, industry representatives, and privacy campaigners, discussed the risk of losing adequacy with the EU, potential changes to the definition of scientific research, and ways to improve the GDPR to better support scientific research. The consensus was that guaranteeing and protecting adequacy with the European Union was a key priority. Concerns were raised about the initial Bill presented, as it reduced the rights of data subjects and could therefore be considered as ‘anti-innovation’. The participants also expressed concerns over the ‘Henry VIII clauses’ in the Bill, which give the Secretary of State discretionary power to amend the Act through secondary legislation with limited or no parliamentary scrutiny.
UK-Australian partnership launches new security institute
- La Trobe University (Australia) and Sheffield Hallam University (UK) have established a joint research institute called the ‘Global Security and Society Institute’ to address complex global security challenges, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, AI growth, and modern slavery.
- The institute will harness the combined strengths of both universities. Sheffield Hallam is renowned for its work in terrorism, resilience, intelligence, and organized crime research, while La Trobe University has a strong background in humanities, international relations, foreign and defence policy, and cybersecurity research. Both universities will contribute their respective expertise to generate new ideas, connections, and opportunities.
- Vice-Chancellors of both universities highlight the importance of this international collaboration in the face of increasing security challenges posed by the advancement of AI, big data, and digital connectivity. The institute aims to pool resources and expertise to help governments, agencies, and businesses navigate these unprecedented challenges.
The Global Security and Society Institute, a joint initiative by La Trobe University (Australia) and Sheffield Hallam University (UK), has been launched to tackle complex global security challenges such as cybercrime, cyberterrorism, AI growth, and modern slavery.
Building upon a well-established partnership between the two world-leading universities, the institute aims to merge advanced technical expertise with humanitarian and social science perspectives to enhance global security research and training.
The institute will collaborate with governments, intelligence agencies, and other sectors to address and respond to emerging global security issues. Researchers from both universities, each with impressive track records in their respective fields, will work together to generate new ideas and opportunities. The Vice-Chancellors of both institutions emphasized the importance of this international collaboration, especially in a time when societies worldwide are facing increasingly complex security challenges due to the rapid advancement of AI, big data, and digital connectivity.
Anduril Industries has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in AI, machine learning and automation, has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood as its senior vice president. Thurgood, who was the first director of the US Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, will lead Anduril’s expansion into Huntsville, Alabama, and shape its business strategy to deliver counter-unmanned air systems, air and missile defense, tactical weapons and mission systems, and command and control capabilities. Anduril has won contracts with the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and US Special Operations Command and has supplied equipment to Ukraine, including its Ghost loitering munition.
As detailed in Defense News, Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation, has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood as senior vice president. Thurgood is the former director of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), where he oversaw the rapid development and delivery of the service’s most critical technologies, including hypersonic and laser weapons, counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities, and even hybrid-electric combat vehicle prototypes.
Anduril said Thurgood will lead the company’s expansion into Huntsville, Alabama, near Redstone Arsenal, home to the Army’s program executive offices for missiles and space and aviation, the service’s Space and Missile Defense Command, and the RCCTO. Thurgood will shape Anduril’s business strategy to help deliver critical company priorities, such as counter-UAS systems, air and missile defense, tactical weapons and mission systems, and command and control capabilities.
Thurgood told Defense News he sees a match between Anduril’s technologies and the program offices at Redstone Arsenal, such as aviation and missiles and space. Christian Brose, Anduril’s chief strategy officer, told Defense News Thurgood is “a critical addition” to the company as it becomes “a bigger company, focused on production, manufacturing, all the things that we are now tasked with doing at real scale.”
Anduril has won contracts with the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. Special Operations Command and has supplied equipment to Ukraine, including its Ghost loitering munition. The company is preparing to send its Altius UAS to the country. Anduril has also acquired Dive Technologies, Area-I, and Copious Imaging. While originally focused on force protection such as counter-UAS and base defense solutions, the company is expanding its offerings to include larger-scale production, program management, and capability delivery in support of government partners.
Thurgood’s experience in leading the development of critical defense technologies and his knowledge of the Army’s program offices make him a valuable addition to Anduril’s team. His leadership will help the company expand its offerings and deliver on critical company priorities. Anduril’s focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation positions it to be a major player in the defense technology industry. With Thurgood on board, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and deliver innovative solutions to its government partners.